Nursery Inspiration

February 21, 2014 By: Stacey Skrysak

When I landed in the hospital last May, everything was put on hold. We hadn’t discussed names for the triplets and the nursery plans were tucked into our back pocket. With two girls and a boy, we decided on grey and yellow, a nice gender neutral room. If you have ever watched me on tv, you know that I’m a conservative gal…or “classic”, as I like to call it! So, I wanted to stick to a simple room.

We finally started our nursery in October, when we realized that Peyton would be coming home soon. We had a different room picked to fit three cribs, but with only one, we moved Peyton’s nursery to an adorable room with a wall full of windows. The one thing I knew I wanted–horizontal stripes! I saw it a few years ago on a friend’s blog and loved the idea. If you are ever looking for fun and inexpensive DIY ideas for your home, check out MakingOurDream.com. Michelle is so creative and thrifty, plus she is hilarious!

Thank goodness Ryan is a carpenter, it is much easier to make my ideas become reality. The nursery is quaint, so there isn’t much room for decorating. But, we made the most of it and I absolutely love it! Our rocking chair is cozy and we spend a lot of time reading books with Peyton on our lap (She loves Dr. Seuss!). And that’s also where you see the adorable pictures. The chair is giant compared to Miss P, but she fits perfectly into the corner for her many camera ops.

The grey wall has a special pennant banner along the top; a gift from a family friend. And my favorite part of the room–three shadow boxes, one for each of our triplets. It was extremely emotional going through their hospital things, but I wanted to do something so that all three of my children would be part of the nursery. We have Abby’s footprints and hospital hat, Parker’s little bow tie and his last outfit, and Peyton’s tiara and first outfit she every wore. Take a look at the pictures below for more. As Ryan and I went through their things, we couldn’t believe how small everything was. It’s hard to see how tiny they were, especially now as we see Peyton getting so big.

Abigail Jessica

Abby’s Footprints At Birth

Parker Scott

Parker’s Memory Box

Peyton Elizabeth

Peyton’s Memory Box

Other additions to the nursery–a lot of special gifts! A new friend made a precious tutu wreath, complete with a crown, and a twin mom gave us a beautiful picture with a perfect quote. We also had a Nicu picture framed. A nurse got all three of our children’s footprints at birth–So tiny, yet so perfect. And check out the ground. Riley loves to protect Peyton, so we put a bed in there for him to sleep.

And a very special gift from Peyton’s nurse, Mindy. The blocks say, “Abigail and Parker in our hearts, Peyton in our hands.” There is a block that has their birthday and one with footprints that says, “Born together, to grow apart.” The flower on the bookcase is from Parker’s funeral. We dried one of the roses and it smells amazing!

One other thing I wanted to show off–a quilt full of love. Because I couldn’t travel, friends had planned a few baby showers, that unfortunately I never got to have because of my early delivery. My mom planned a long distance shower, where everyone was set to call me in the hospital. With each invite, she sent a square of fabric for friends and family to decorate. My mom recently sewed them together into a blanket and it is something I’ll cherish forever.

As for Peyton, she is doing great! Our Nicu appointment went well and the hospital came by this week to pick up the oxygen tanks and monitor. After about 8 months, she is tube free and cord free! Our princess is getting more active by the day. She is SO happy and I can’t help but think that Parker and Abigail are shining through every time she smiles. Which brings me to a little secret. How do we get her to grin on cue? Check out her favorite toy below. It rattles, and the moment I start shaking it, a huge grin takes over her face!

The countdown is on for my return to the news business. Look for a post next week on the emotional decision to continue my career and why I finally feel ready to start a “new normal”.

What a darling nursery! She is going to have the best angels watching over her every step. I love your blog even though some times I get a tad misty eyed it is so great to see the updates. It’s a big motivation to work through my carpal tunnel and get back to making little headbands for cuties in the nicu. My son still says that taking those up there was one of the best things he’s done with me. Just don’t tell him I told you all. He is a big tough football player 🙂

just beautiful… brought tears to my eyes <3 Your amazing parents and God has given you an amazing family and its beautiful how you have honored them! Enjoy the new 'normal' and make sweet memories each and everyday! Blessings to your family!

Cute room……. Peyton is a very blessed little girl to have such loving and caring parents. Happy for you all…..Hope your return to the news room goes well for you, Will be glad to see you back, God Bless

I’m so HAPPY for the four of you Miss P has grown so much and so ADORABLE!!! . God Bless her and Abby and Parker keep her getting stronger every day as well as you and Mr. Sky. I just can’t believe how big Peyton has gotten she is such a miracle …. and SUCH A CUTIE 🙂 🙂

Love.love..love..Princess Peytons Nursery. ..its just perfect. ..just like she is…The memories of Abby and Parker are always going to be with her..she is so blessed to have her guardian angels with her whispering and giggling in her tiny little ear…I just love the updates and really enjoy watching her grow..stay strong…hugs♡♡

Love love the shadow boxes. Such a special part of all three of your children. Love the color scheme of her nursery. She is a special beautiful little girl with two guardian angels. Riley is a great big brother. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. I can’t wait to see you back on t news. My household has missed your big smile.

Your family is such an inspiration to everyone. You’ve been through the worst nightmare any parent could experience, not once but twice. And yet you’ve come through it with strength and grace. God is surely blessing all of you. I look forward to all of your posts about Peyton, and thank you for sharing your lives with us. Abby and Parker will always be with you, and your tribute to them is just so beautiful. I know they’re smiling when they see how beautiful their little sister has become. May you know nothing but happiness and joy in the years to come. There will always be angels among you. <3

Blessed Friday ( Feb. 21 ) morning dear Peyton…..oh, and mom & dad too! Just wanted to say how much I look forward to Perfectly Peyton posts and pictures! I love the colors of Peyton’s room and I absolutely love the pictures of Peyton and her loving expressions! What an adorable little girl !! Will be looking forward to seeing you back on WAND and will be praying for an easy transition as you start your “new normal”! <3

How sweet Stacey! As you know, I’m totally blind and can’t see the pics but having your verbal descriptions, I don’t miss anything. I can just picture how adorable everything looks. Thank you for going the extra mile and sharing your descriptive additions with the photos.

I first of all I would like to tell you that I’ve been following your blog through mutual friend and I love how well Peyton is doing. The room is adorable. I feel a connected to you because I have lost a baby and my heart aches for anyone that has gone through the same thing. I was reading today’s blog and looking at the pictures when I noticed your triplets have the same birthday as my precious angle. I burst into tears instintely. June 23rd is a very special day close to my heart and Peyton along with my children, have some very special guardian angles watching over them. Your memory boxes are so sweet.

I love Peyton’s room. It is so nice and I know she loves it too. Can’t wait to see you back on the News, I really have missed you, but know you had other things to do, a lot more important. Peyton is beautiful and growing so fast now.

Stacey, you have created a beautiful perfect nursery for Peyton! Absolutely love the shadow boxes for the triplets and everything you have incorporated of Abby & Parker’s. You are so creative! Peyton is so adorable!! Thank you for sharing your lives with us! I look forward to your Monday morning cuteness, blog updates and fb posts!!

This is so adorable and I love the bedroom and of course, Ms Peyton. I’m so glad to hear and see that she isn’t spoiled one bit…..keep up the good work and will be glad to see you back on the air….Peyton is so darn cute that I just want to go thru the computer and hug her to pieces.

Love her room! You’re right about the stripes. You have such thoughtful family and friends. The memorials to the babies are so tastefully done. I love the quilt! What a treasure. I was wondering what Peyton weighs now. She is go cute and growing so much!

So glad you included Riley in her room. It’s so great you included him. Sometimes pets are forgotten and feel jealous. I know this is not the case with him. My cat used to sleep in the crib when Courtney wasn’t in it!

What an absolutely adorable room!!! I love it. The shadow boxes, the blocks from nurse mindy, and the framed pic with all three footprints are simply incredible. You did such an amazing job—so thrilled to get to watch your cutie pie grow and explore the room! And I think the top pic is my new fav of Peyton–so adorable!

Heyyyy, girl! Your lines are perfect! I love, love, love this nursery. (I may have to blog about it myself???) Thanks for the link love – so happy our stripes were inspirational. Peyton is just precious. Wish I could smooch her cheeks. xoxo

Thanks you for the tour of Payton’s beautiful room love how you inclued things from Abby and Parker they will be with you forever in your heart and God gave you a beautiful little girl that wer all love seeing how she growning all the time. God bless you with your decsion to return to work, he will walk with and keep a good eye on Peyton when you return to work. You are such and inspiration to all who read all your post and see the sweetyie smile of Peyton.
Pat

She is just soooo cute! I am happy that she is doing so well. I love the “love quilt”. We did one for my niece about 6 years ago when she was going through treatment for leukemia. It turned out to be about 5 feet long and 4 feet wide. She uses it as a wall hanging now. You and your family have come a long way in the past year. I am so excited for all of you. Will be glad to see you back at WAND.
PEYTON YOU ARE A SWEET LITTLE DIVA!!
Terri

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